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Accessing CCTV remotely?
Thanks again for taking the time and effort to help with this.
Something like this is totally new to me and I'm just finding out what it's capable of and what it's limitations are. As you say this isn't a high end system but seems good value for money (£209), image quality etc. is good, only time will tell about long term reliability. Kenny "Charles Lindbergh" wrote in message ... On Wed, 2 Jul 2014 14:26:00 +0100, wrote: Thanks again, I've now got it working in IE, Chrome tells me "Can't load NPclient" and Firefox seems to stall on loading NPclient. Router setup pages different from that manual, probably model variation, but got there in the end! One final question, IE asks to install IEClient to display DVR remotely, does this mean that I will be unable to do it from a public computer like public library PC which blocks installation of plugins etc.? Kenny Kenny, keep in mind I do not use the Swann product myself so I am basing my input upon what I can find in the manuals. It would appear Swann has provided "MyDVR" software as the primary way of interfacing with your NVR. I see they indicate you can access it with IE, which means they didn't go out of their way to make a very versatile interface. You could install an extension in Firefox and I believe Chrome which allows each browser to impersonate IE in a separate tab. As for using the system outside of your house on a computer you do not have installation privileges on, I would say you are greatly restricted. It is possible you could create a Portableapps USB stick, with a portable version of Firefox which includes the IE extension. It might work, but I have no way of trying it. I love portableapps and it might be worth a go. Lastly, the most logical way to view the cameras from outside your house on a computer other than your own would probably be to install the Swann app on a smartphone and do it that way. Remember, this is a very low end video surveillance system, it will not give you the same versatility as Milestone Xprotect Enterprise and high end Axis, Bosch, Mobotix, Panasonic, Sony or Cannon IP cameras. |
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Accessing CCTV remotely?
On Wed, 2 Jul 2014 20:32:59 +0100, wrote:
Thanks again for taking the time and effort to help with this. Something like this is totally new to me and I'm just finding out what it's capable of and what it's limitations are. As you say this isn't a high end system but seems good value for money (£209), image quality etc. is good, only time will tell about long term reliability. Good luck, I hope it does what you need. Here in the USA, unless it is a high profile crime, law enforcement usually wants fingerprints, a copy of a driver's license and a signed confession or they will not do much with private surveillance video. If your cameras do not have glass lenses or a glass cover over the lens be very careful when cleaning them. Also, do your best to ensure none of the cameras face directly into the sun. |
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